Whether it's a rainy day or snowy day Whether it's a school holiday or an escape from the heat, sometimes what kids need is to stay indoors for a full day of playtime. That doesn't mean kids can't have some fun, but at the same time, it doesn't mean you have to let them run amok, running the house over and scattering things around. Focus on these ideas to make your home a place of comfort and relaxation.
These fun indoor activities will keep kids busy, happy, and playing independently while parents attend to other things. These ideas are geared toward working parents who need activities for their kids that they can do on their own, but any parent with a bored child on a rainy day can appreciate this indoor fun.
Ideas for children's games at home
Put them with the brides' display.
Children are born with a knack for performance. Even shy ones may "put on a show" for parents, close friends, or even themselves, and these performances can become increasingly complex—sometimes to the point of requiring parental assistance, but that assistance can come at the expense of the work! That's why the right performance is sometimes, in fact, a puppet show.
Puppets have many benefits. They're good for one child or many. They spark a lot of imagination, but they can also help kids put some structure and action into their imaginations (without leaving a mess in their wake). Puppets allow shy kids to showcase their skills, perhaps, to an audience of one (themselves). Plus, kids can make puppets, so it's an art project first, a performance later.
Home album and miniature making
Kids can get nostalgic after about a week. They love to reminisce, so this activity can put them in that context. They can then start working on creating something to hold all those precious memories. If you're going to have your kids do this project, they'll probably be teenagers. But if they're younger, you'll want to set aside a little time in your day to work with them.
Younger children won't be able to complete an ambitious scrapbooking stamp project or photo collage on their own, but you can scale the activities or tasks up to their level. Kids love looking at family photos, so let them sort through old pictures and choose their favorites. For older children, this is a great idea.
There are so many possibilities. You can buy scrapbooking kits ( scrapbooking – It is a kind of arts and crafts, which you can make and decorate photo albums,) and let them tell their life story in pictures. Or if digital design is more your style, try an online photo craft site. Kids can upload photos and create printable books, magazine covers, and other projects. Just make sure they check with you before they submit!
Have some fun with science
Give kids a science textbook and you'll get groans and boredom. Try telling them you're going to conduct an experiment and you'll hear cheers. Most of these science experiments will require adult supervision unless your kids are teenagers, so consider taking a little time out of your workday for some science fun. Depending on the activity and the ages of your kids, you may be able to bring your laptop into the kitchen and watch the experiments.
cooking desserts
Most would like Children learning how to cook As much as you want they are in the process cleaning their rooms But it's important to teach kids how to cook—just like it is to prepare a meal. So get together with the kids and start making them things they'll love to eat, like desserts, or even better, homemade ice cream.
You've considered making ice cream, but with this ice cream recipe in the freezer, what do you care? Kids love this activity! But, of course, what they really love is the finished product. Making ice cream is as much a treat as it is an activity, like many cooking activities. And once kids are old enough to microwave water or use a blender, they can make their own jello or pudding. Or try making milkshakes, popsicles, smoothies, or eggplant.
Playing shared games
The word "games" has become synonymous with For electronic games , online, andvideo games In many children's minds. But, don't forget the parents. Toys Old-fashioned board games are a way to keep kids busy while they work. Sitting down in person with friends and physically manipulating pieces has a value that's easily overlooked these days. However, the one drawback is that you'll usually need more than one child in the house to play (though you can check out our list of games they can play alone). And kids must be good at sports, or they'll end up as referees.
ceramic chain making
Decorating for kids has so much more fun potential than I realized. My childhood memories include so many ugly necklaces that neither you nor I would ever want to wear. Back then, we just had a bunch of plastic beads and very little direction on what to do with them.
However, now there are so many projects and so many beads! Letting kids choose their own project can greatly increase their interest in decorating. I know that a few semesters ago, the girls and I created long strands of jumbled beads (which we made ourselves) to hang from the ceiling light in their room. This was a great summer activity every day because it wasn't difficult, it lasted for several days, and the girls loved doing it.
Watch family movies
I'm never against making home movies. There's nothing kids love more than watching themselves at work. (At least half of our home movies, since my daughter was a toddler, have involved her running up to the camera and saying, "Can I see him?")
If you have hours of unedited video, you might want to show them how to use the remote control (or if your teens have had them edit it). Pull out the photo books, too. Break out the popcorn and let them wander down memory lane for an afternoon.
